Low amniotic fluid.

Hi there, I don't post much but I read a lot :) Part of what I love about these forums is all the preggers running around its a fountain of experience lol. This is my first pregnancy I'm 25 weeks along and I have low amniotic fluid. It was 8 but dropped down to 6 in a month. I'm getting an appointment to see the perinatal specialist this week and my OB appointments have been upped to every two weeks. I know that this is not a place to seek medical advice and that is not my intention, what i need from you ladies is your experiences with this :) I'm scared out of my mind for my little girl. Have any of you had this happen so early with a good end result? Thanks ladies!

Hi there, I don't post much but I read a lot :) Part of what I love about these forums is all the preggers running around its a fountain of experience lol. This is my first pregnancy I'm 25 weeks along and I have low amniotic fluid. It was 8 but dropped down to 6 in a month. I'm getting an appointment to see the perinatal specialist this week and my OB appointments have been upped to every two weeks. I know that this is not a place to seek medical advice and that is not my intention, what i need from you ladies is your experiences with this :) I'm scared out of my mind for my little girl. Have any of you had this happen so early with a good end result? Thanks ladies!

I don't have any experience with the end results of low amino fluid, but could I ask what your symptoms were that prompted them to check your fluid level? I had a biophysical us 1 1/2 weeks ago and my fluid level was 8.7, which concerns me because it's on the lower end of normal. I want a repeat to check again and make sure it's not going down, but my drs seem unconcerned and told me no. I am on complete bed rest for pre-term contractions and am concerned that baby isn't getting enough fluid to move around. So while I can't answer your question- sorry- can you share more?

I don't have any experience with the end results of low amino fluid, but could I ask what your symptoms were that prompted them to check your fluid level? I had a biophysical us 1 1/2 weeks ago and my fluid level was 8.7, which concerns me because it's on the lower end of normal. I want a repeat to check again and make sure it's not going down, but my drs seem unconcerned and told me no. I am on complete bed rest for pre-term contractions and am concerned that baby isn't getting enough fluid to move around. So while I can't answer your question- sorry- can you share more?

I had low amniotic fluid with my daughter. I had preterm labor which was stopped at 22 weeks and again at 32 weeks. When it happened again at 35 weeks, I had an ultrasound and the low fluid was discovered. Her heart rate was dropping with each contraction, so the decision was made to induce, rather than send me home where she couldn't be monitored. She was 5 weeks early and spend a couple weeks in the NICU, but she's a healthy 3 year old now with no issues. This time around, they are monitoring my fluid more closely. It's good that they discovered it earlier with you. It was kind of scary for me, not knowing why I was going into early labor all the time. My Dr says there's really nothing to boost the amount of fluid, but to make sure I stay very hydrated, especially in the summer. Good luck to you!

I had low amniotic fluid with my daughter. I had preterm labor which was stopped at 22 weeks and again at 32 weeks. When it happened again at 35 weeks, I had an ultrasound and the low fluid was discovered. Her heart rate was dropping with each contraction, so the decision was made to induce, rather than send me home where she couldn't be monitored. She was 5 weeks early and spend a couple weeks in the NICU, but she's a healthy 3 year old now with no issues. This time around, they are monitoring my fluid more closely. It's good that they discovered it earlier with you. It was kind of scary for me, not knowing why I was going into early labor all the time. My Dr says there's really nothing to boost the amount of fluid, but to make sure I stay very hydrated, especially in the summer. Good luck to you!

Hi there, I am currently 31 weeks and they found my fluid to be low at about 28 weeks or so. My baby moves like crazy and they said it is still growing so they are not too concerned, just want to keep an eye on it. I also have placenta previa (placenta is covering cervix) and just found out today that if it does not move, I will have to have a csection at 36.5 weeks! I'm hoping my dr will consider waiting till at least 37 weeks tho. I hope u and baby stay safe!

Hi there, I am currently 31 weeks and they found my fluid to be low at about 28 weeks or so. My baby moves like crazy and they said it is still growing so they are not too concerned, just want to keep an eye on it. I also have placenta previa (placenta is covering cervix) and just found out today that if it does not move, I will have to have a csection at 36.5 weeks! I'm hoping my dr will consider waiting till at least 37 weeks tho. I hope u and baby stay safe!

I have low amniotic fluid too. I just found out on Tuesday at an anatomy ultrasound. Yesterday, they sent me to the specialist and we were there from 8:30am-5pm. I had an 1.5 hour ultrasound and then I had to have an amnio dye test to see if my water had broken. My level was at a 5. He said I had oligohydramnios.

Thankfully, my water had not broken and doesn't appear to be leaking. At this point, the doctor is seeing me every two weeks and I have to take it very easy. He said there was nothing I did to cause this and that there was nothing I could to do really change it, that it had nothing to do with my hydration levels, and that it was not going to self-correct or go away. He said the best case scenario was that my levels stayed the same constant low and we get as far along in the pregnancy as we can. Our goal is 34 weeks.Â I am currently at 24 weeks 2 days. I am taking it very easy, staying healthy, and drinking lots of water. He said drinking extra water would not make a difference, but I kind of feel it is all I can do. I am very scared too. I feel like we are in the same situation.

I have low amniotic fluid too. I just found out on Tuesday at an anatomy ultrasound. Yesterday, they sent me to the specialist and we were there from 8:30am-5pm. I had an 1.5 hour ultrasound and then I had to have an amnio dye test to see if my water had broken. My level was at a 5. He said I had oligohydramnios.

Thankfully, my water had not broken and doesn't appear to be leaking. At this point, the doctor is seeing me every two weeks and I have to take it very easy. He said there was nothing I did to cause this and that there was nothing I could to do really change it, that it had nothing to do with my hydration levels, and that it was not going to self-correct or go away. He said the best case scenario was that my levels stayed the same constant low and we get as far along in the pregnancy as we can. Our goal is 34 weeks.Â I am currently at 24 weeks 2 days. I am taking it very easy, staying healthy, and drinking lots of water. He said drinking extra water would not make a difference, but I kind of feel it is all I can do. I am very scared too. I feel like we are in the same situation.

I'm 26wks 4 days due 9/26. I have low fluid, no leak and for unknown reasons. My fluid is currently at 7.7. I see my Ob and the parintologist (sp?) every 3 wks.This is my 2nd time with this problems, my 2nd DD was born 14 months ago at 32 wks for the exact same reason. With her my fluid went up and down from 20 wks to 32 wks. Once it dropped below 5 they put me in the hospital and induced. She is now a health 14 month old.I have already been told that I will most likely not make it to my due date.GL to you

I'm 26wks 4 days due 9/26. I have low fluid, no leak and for unknown reasons. My fluid is currently at 7.7. I see my Ob and the parintologist (sp?) every 3 wks.This is my 2nd time with this problems, my 2nd DD was born 14 months ago at 32 wks for the exact same reason. With her my fluid went up and down from 20 wks to 32 wks. Once it dropped below 5 they put me in the hospital and induced. She is now a health 14 month old.I have already been told that I will most likely not make it to my due date.GL to you

Just wanted to share my experience...I also had low fluid but it wasn't discovered until I was 37 weeks preggo. For weeks I told my drs that I wasn't feeling as much movement. I had several nst that came back "ok" and sent home. Well finally I was rotated to a midwife (who like all the other drs told me reduced movement towards the end was normal) that decided to check lo with an ultrasound. That's when she discovered my fluid was less than a 4. I was induced immediately. Luckily my sweet girl was born a healthy 8lbs and 3oz. But you should really be aware of reduced movement and above all always trust your instincts.

Just wanted to share my experience...I also had low fluid but it wasn't discovered until I was 37 weeks preggo. For weeks I told my drs that I wasn't feeling as much movement. I had several nst that came back "ok" and sent home. Well finally I was rotated to a midwife (who like all the other drs told me reduced movement towards the end was normal) that decided to check lo with an ultrasound. That's when she discovered my fluid was less than a 4. I was induced immediately. Luckily my sweet girl was born a healthy 8lbs and 3oz. But you should really be aware of reduced movement and above all always trust your instincts.

I am now 33 weeks and have battled with low fluid for a couple months now. I was even hospitalized for a week at one point. Through bed rest and drinking lots of water it went from a 4 to a 10. They aren't sure exactly why bed rest helps, but it does. I have to be monitored twice a week. The days I have done too much, the fluid goes down... The days I am serious about my bed rest, it goes up. So rest... A lot! Here are some guidelines for modified bed rest: Try and stay on your feet no more than 10-15 minutes at a time, laying down for an hour in between. Limit the number of times you go up and down stairs . Don't lift over 5 lbs. And make sure to drink at the least 64 oz. of water a day (8 8oz. glasses). Hope this helps!

I am now 33 weeks and have battled with low fluid for a couple months now. I was even hospitalized for a week at one point. Through bed rest and drinking lots of water it went from a 4 to a 10. They aren't sure exactly why bed rest helps, but it does. I have to be monitored twice a week. The days I have done too much, the fluid goes down... The days I am serious about my bed rest, it goes up. So rest... A lot! Here are some guidelines for modified bed rest: Try and stay on your feet no more than 10-15 minutes at a time, laying down for an hour in between. Limit the number of times you go up and down stairs . Don't lift over 5 lbs. And make sure to drink at the least 64 oz. of water a day (8 8oz. glasses). Hope this helps!

Hey ladies! Just an update, I went to the perinatal specialist and my fluid had jumped from a 6 to a 9 :) little girl is doing great and I'm happy as a clam! For those with low fluid seeing the perinatal specialist really put my mind at ease, even though my normal doctor was all like an 8 ohs noes! the perinatal lady was totally unconcerned :) I have to go back in a month so they can double check one of her kidneys but other then that it was a surprisingly wonderful experience that really put me at ease :D Good luck ladies!

Hey ladies! Just an update, I went to the perinatal specialist and my fluid had jumped from a 6 to a 9 :) little girl is doing great and I'm happy as a clam! For those with low fluid seeing the perinatal specialist really put my mind at ease, even though my normal doctor was all like an 8 ohs noes! the perinatal lady was totally unconcerned :) I have to go back in a month so they can double check one of her kidneys but other then that it was a surprisingly wonderful experience that really put me at ease :D Good luck ladies!

We are going through this at the moment. Low levels were first discovered during a scan at 26 weeks, level was 8.4. We went back for another scan at 28 weeks and levels had risen to 11.8. Came back from scan today at 30 weeks and levels had dropped significantly down to 4.4. We now have to go back in two weeks and it is likely they will give my wife steroids in preparation for an early c-section delivery. It is hard to understand how the levels can rise and fall so significantly over such a short space of time.

We are going through this at the moment. Low levels were first discovered during a scan at 26 weeks, level was 8.4. We went back for another scan at 28 weeks and levels had risen to 11.8. Came back from scan today at 30 weeks and levels had dropped significantly down to 4.4. We now have to go back in two weeks and it is likely they will give my wife steroids in preparation for an early c-section delivery. It is hard to understand how the levels can rise and fall so significantly over such a short space of time.

Previas are a ticking time bomb, so they may not want to wait as you have to balance the benefit of a few days, vs the risk to you and your baby. The further along you get, the cervix changes and the risk of bleeding increases, and fromm experience, you don't want that.

Previas are a ticking time bomb, so they may not want to wait as you have to balance the benefit of a few days, vs the risk to you and your baby. The further along you get, the cervix changes and the risk of bleeding increases, and fromm experience, you don't want that.

This thread has offered me some comfort. I started leakng fluid on Saturday and just hit the 22 week mark and have now entered into week 23. We are praying my water did not break but so far no labor. I know my fluids are low so I'm drinking as much as I can for our little bug.

This thread has offered me some comfort. I started leakng fluid on Saturday and just hit the 22 week mark and have now entered into week 23. We are praying my water did not break but so far no labor. I know my fluids are low so I'm drinking as much as I can for our little bug.

This sounds like me. Are u on bedrest? My fluid started leaking the Saturday that I turned 22 weeks but we didn't really figure it out Til I was 23 weeks. I was directly admitted into the hospital on bedrest, put on procardia to prevent labor, steroids, and antibiotics to prevent infection. I have been here 2 weeks now. I'm 25w4d and still leaking occasionally but not like I was before. My fluid levels have been like a roller coaster. Started out at 7.3 then down to 3.7 then to 8 then 4 then 5.6 and now up to 9. We have another ultrasound tomorrow. Baby is doing great! So as long as we can keep away infection we could be here for a long time hopefully. So it's a scary thing but I realized it's more common than I thought. Good luck too all u ladies experiencing the same thing!

This sounds like me. Are u on bedrest? My fluid started leaking the Saturday that I turned 22 weeks but we didn't really figure it out Til I was 23 weeks. I was directly admitted into the hospital on bedrest, put on procardia to prevent labor, steroids, and antibiotics to prevent infection. I have been here 2 weeks now. I'm 25w4d and still leaking occasionally but not like I was before. My fluid levels have been like a roller coaster. Started out at 7.3 then down to 3.7 then to 8 then 4 then 5.6 and now up to 9. We have another ultrasound tomorrow. Baby is doing great! So as long as we can keep away infection we could be here for a long time hopefully. So it's a scary thing but I realized it's more common than I thought. Good luck too all u ladies experiencing the same thing!

I went for my ultrasound/appt with the perinatologist. In the last two weeks my level has gone from a 9 to an 8. I am 26 weeks. The doctors were very happy about this. The said she had enough fluid for her lung development, she weighed 1 lb 11 oz, and was measuring 26 weeks. But that is was still under the 5th percentile for fluid.

They are going to continue to monitor me every few weeks and wait to induce me until either the fluid starts to get too low or she isn't growing as well as she should. There thought was that even if the water continues to decrease at its current rate, we still about 2 months before they would induce me.Â

I went for my ultrasound/appt with the perinatologist. In the last two weeks my level has gone from a 9 to an 8. I am 26 weeks. The doctors were very happy about this. The said she had enough fluid for her lung development, she weighed 1 lb 11 oz, and was measuring 26 weeks. But that is was still under the 5th percentile for fluid.

They are going to continue to monitor me every few weeks and wait to induce me until either the fluid starts to get too low or she isn't growing as well as she should. There thought was that even if the water continues to decrease at its current rate, we still about 2 months before they would induce me.Â

i went to th dr last wed n they discovered my fluid was a 9. they said if i hadn't been drinking water for my 3d ultrasound it would have been lower and probably would've been sent to hospital for IV. when it gets to a 5 she delivers immediately..im 32 wks n go bck Monday for a reck n nonstress test..they told me to drink a gallon of fluids a day n its so hard to do.

i went to th dr last wed n they discovered my fluid was a 9. they said if i hadn't been drinking water for my 3d ultrasound it would have been lower and probably would've been sent to hospital for IV. when it gets to a 5 she delivers immediately..im 32 wks n go bck Monday for a reck n nonstress test..they told me to drink a gallon of fluids a day n its so hard to do.

Our precious baby girl did not make it. I contracted an infection. It appears as though I was not leaking and that my water broke. Her poor little heart stopped beating before we ever got me to the hospital when I got a fever. She was born July 5 at 14oz and 10.5 inches. My heart is broken.

Our precious baby girl did not make it. I contracted an infection. It appears as though I was not leaking and that my water broke. Her poor little heart stopped beating before we ever got me to the hospital when I got a fever. She was born July 5 at 14oz and 10.5 inches. My heart is broken.

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